Émigré/Americana

On the day his asylum is finally set to be approved, a Pakistani immigrant becomes the victim of a violent racist attack, triggering a chain of events that transform his life in ways he never expected.

A Short Film starring Omar Maskati, Britt Baron, Justin Kirk and Mouzam Makkar.

Written and Directed by Usman Ally

Official Selection and Jury Selected for Best Short Over 15 Mins at the 2025 Palm Springs International ShortFest.

WE WON! Émigré/Americana takes home the Audience Choice Award for the 2025 DC Shorts Festival. We are very honored! Come see us next at Chicago South Asian Film Festival, August 19th! Block 25 at 1:30pm!

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Émigré/Americana

Omar Maskati

Britt Baron

Mouzam Makkar

Omar Maskati

Britt Baron

Justin Kirk

Christian Litke

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